Senior Palantir Data Engineer

Deloitte • San Diego, CA

6d • $102,800 - $171,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Deloitte is hiring an experienced Palantir Data Engineer for its Project Delivery Talent Model, a model tailored to long-term, onsite client service delivery with limited travel. The role supports business functions through the development, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Palantir Foundry applications. Work includes software development, data pipeline delivery, Ontology governance, application support, real-time operations, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure coordination. The engineer helps plan, deliver, and operate integrated capabilities that meet end-user business and performance needs, including production platforms that support wildfire safety and emergency operations.

The role is part of AI & Engineering – Engineering As a Service, which builds, deploys, and operates integrated solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. The position involves collaborating with Engagement Managers, project team members, and functional and technical representatives, and leading client workstreams focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation.

The estimated wage range is $102,800 to $171,300, subject to geographic differentials and individual circumstances. The employee may also be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program. Average travel is 10%, depending on the work and clients served.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working as a Palantir Engineer.
• At least 4 years of experience developing, sustaining, and maintaining applications in Palantir Foundry.
• At least 4 years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines, developing transforms, and working with Ontology objects and Workshop applications.
• At least 4 years of experience supporting IT operations and production environments, including troubleshooting defects and escalating issues in Palantir.
• Ability to work under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborate with technical teams.
• Ability to support applications and data processes subject to strict regulatory reporting deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related IT discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel an average of 10%, depending on the work and clients served.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams, manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and provide clear guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with wildfire safety, emergency operations, or utility platforms.
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
• Ability to operate independently or with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Palantir Foundry data pipelines, Ontology objects, and Workshop applications.
• Develop and test transforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot defects and support their timely resolution.
• Help maintain production platforms supporting wildfire safety and emergency operations.
• Monitor data and application issues, support regulatory reporting deadlines, and promptly escalate risks.
• Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers, project team members, and functional and technical representatives; escalate matters requiring additional attention from engagement management.
• Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation.
• Implement leading-practice workflows, address quality deficits, and drive operational outcomes.

Benefits

• May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior